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Irving has facial fracture; Horford probable for next gameBOSTON (AP) Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has a broken bone in his face and is doubtful for their next game.The team called the fracture minor.Irving left Friday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets in the first quarter after taking...

AP Sports WriterDefending champion Warriors get on roll with strong defenseBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Defense has been the theme from Day 1 for the Golden State Warriors, determined to do all the little things even better on both ends of the floor on the heels of their...

Celtics' Irving exits after taking elbow to his faceBOSTON (AP) Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has left their game against the Charlotte Hornets after taking an elbow to the face.Boston center Aron Baynes' elbow inadvertently struck Irving in the face when he was landing after a rebound attempt...

Johnson out again for Pistons with hip problemDETROIT (AP) Stanley Johnson is missing a second straight game for the Detroit Pistons with a right hip flexor strain.Johnson was also out for Wednesday night's win over Indiana after starting the first 10 games of the season. The 6-foot-7 forward...

AP Sports WriterFor NBA, Chicago is slam dunk for 2020 All-Star festivitiesBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) For the NBA, Chicago was a slam dunk to host the 2020 All-Star game.The city will host the showcase event for the first time since 1988, when Michael Jordan took off from the...

AP Sports WriterFor NBA, Chicago is slam dunk for 2020 All-Star festivitiesBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) For the NBA, Chicago was a slam dunk to host the 2020 All-Star Game.The city will host the showcase event for the first time since 1988, when Michael Jordan took off from the...

AP Sports WriterAP source: NBA to hold 2020 All-Star game in ChicagoBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The NBA is bringing the All-Star game to Chicago for the first time since Michael Jordan dazzled his home crowd.A person familiar with the situation said the All-Star festivities will be held in...

Celtics F Al Horford to miss game with concussionBOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics forward Al Horford will miss Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a possible concussion.The injury is believed to have occurred in Monday night's game against Atlanta. The Celtics say he showed no symptoms...

AP Sports WriterWinning T-wolves eager for litmus test vs. champion WarriorsBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The last time the Minnesota Timberwolves won five straight games, five head coaches and nearly nine long years ago, Al Jefferson was the centerpiece of the team. Kevin Love was a rookie, still coming...

AP Sports WriterSuns deal Bledsoe to Bucks for Monroe, 2 picksBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Eric Bledsoe will get a fresh start in Milwaukee. The Phoenix Suns get a chance to speed up their rebuilding project.The Suns traded their disgruntled guard to the Bucks for big man Greg...

AP Sports WriterOn point: Thomas making progress, could join Cavs earlierBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) Day by day, dribble by dribble , Isaiah Thomas looks a little more like an All-Star point guard - like himself.And just maybe like one who can rescue the reeling Cavaliers.Thomas has been...

Police officer shot on duty meets NBA star Joel EmbiidCAMDEN, N.J. (AP) A New Jersey police officer who was shot while on duty got a chance to meet his favorite NBA star.The Courier-Post reports Officer Patrick O'Hanlon enjoyed a cookout Sunday with Philadelphia 76er Joel Embiid during a...